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SDSS AGM 2020 – My Support, My Choice
Lucy Mulvagh, Director of Policy and Communications, The ALLIANCE, joined us for our AGM on Thursday 12 November 2020 to discuss My Support, My Choice, and answer questions from the…
SDSS AGM 2020 – Independent Review of Adult Social Care
Derek Feeley, Chair of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care, joined us for our AGM on Thursday 12 November 2020 to discuss the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland,…
Carers’ Wellbeing Campaign
The Scottish Government has launched a new Carers’ Wellbeing campaign to encourage carers across Scotland to seek the emotional and practical support that will help them look after themselves. Recent…
Equalities Impacts – Proposed Market Restrictions of Single-Use Plastics
A new policy to restrict the availability of single-use plastic, such as plastic straws, plastic plates, and plastic cutlery, is being proposed by the Scottish Government. We know things need…
Webinar Sessions for all Health and Social Care staff
To compliment the resources available on Scotland’s new National Wellbeing Hub www.promis.scot, three free webinars have been arranged for all health and social care professionals. The online events aim to…
Get to know the COVID-19 Protection Levels
New publication from In Control on COVID-19 Protection Levels The Scottish Government has introduced a new system of local protection levels from 0 – 4 around Covid-19. In Control Scotland…
Consultation Session on Standards for SDS
Have your say on the development of Standards for Self-directed Support Social Work Scotland is leading the work to develop Standards for Self-directed Support (SDS) that will apply throughout Scotland….
SDSS’ Annual Report 2019-20
Report and Financial Statements – For the Year Ended 31 March 2020 Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) represents organisations run by and for disabled people, with our members supporting thousands…
Carers Rights Day
Thursday 26 November is Carers Rights Day, which aims to bring organisations together to help carers know their rights and learn more about the help and support they’re entitled to….
Have your say – Development of SDS Standards
It is widely acknowledged that the implementation of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 has been variable across Scotland with the Adult Social Care Reform Programme seeking to…
Social Care in Hospitals – Letter from the Cabinet Secretary (7th Nov 2020)
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport issues letter supporting social care support in hospitals The letter highlights the need to ensure that people who receive support in the community and…
Self-Isolation Information and Support
We know that self-isolation is very important in stopping the spread of coronavirus. We also know that self-isolation can take its toll on our physical and mental health. That’s why…
Disabled people’s views on A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People
In 2016 the Scottish Government published its delivery plan for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled People called A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People. The Plan set…
What’s next for Self-Directed Support?
Self Directed Support Scotland’s (SDSS) Chair, Florence Garabedian, recently joined leading experts in social care to share her thoughts on what’s next for self-directed support in an online seminar held…
Support hub for unpaid carers and PA employers
Covid-19 has affected us all in many different ways, and our wellbeing is now more important than ever. That’s why we’ve partnered with national, local and professional bodies who have…